Author Topic: clip vs. rivet link (Read 8093 times)

Bob Holland · « **Reply #15 on:** March 07, 2006, 02:25:46 PM »

At the dragstrip, you see a lot of 200 + horsepower bikes using clip master links. At the Texas Mile, thier requirement is that you put some silicon on the clip.
If the output sprocket and the rear wheel sprocket are aligned right you will not lose clips.
I had a GSXR dragbike that use to lose a clip ever now and then because the frame was not stright, and the engine set a little crooked. I would check the master link after each race and replace the clip if it was gone.

Red01 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 08, 2006, 02:01:14 PM »

At the dragstrip, you're probably not trying to get 20-30K miles (or more) out of a chain - and you probably change gearing frequently for various tracks and/or conditions, so the convenience of a clip outweighs anything else. Right?

Dragbike · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2006, 03:04:56 PM »

Quote from: "Red01"

At the dragstrip, you're probably not trying to get 20-30K miles (or more) out of a chain - and you probably change gearing frequently for various tracks and/or conditions, so the convenience of a clip outweighs anything else. Right?

Yes! I have seen many 300+hp bikes with several clip style master links on them. Example, in Top Gas (8.20 sec in 1/4) It is easier to adjust timing and have 4 or 5 rear sprockets to adjust your ET than it is to use a throttle stop. The smart ones will have 4 or 5 chains to go with 4 or 5 sprockets, instead of 1 chain and many master links.

The chain on the bike to the left is 6 years old

and riveted.
I only drive it on the weekends

and put about 35 miles a year on the bike.
So I would have to say it is different than a street bike in a sand/rain storm with 20k+ on it.
Brent

Dragbike · « **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2006, 03:25:10 PM »

Oh by the way, the chain on my Bandit is factory and riveted and in the worst shape of any of the other bikes. I spend too much time working on my Harleys and drag bikes

to keep the Bandit in tiptop shape. I have a new DID chain and will be installing it this spring. With many bikes and friends (at least when theirs break down) with bikes. I own a Motion Pro chain tool. Plain and simple to me " I just don't have to worry as much" with a rivet. If you have a BIG HP bike and a clip chain, just keep an eye on it. Along with the road, the curves, Soocer moms on the cell phones, the tires, and the farmers pulling out in front of you with their 1965 one ton GMC trucks, you will be fine.

Brent